As an Interdisciplinary Studies major at Goshen College, you’ll have the freedom to chart your own academic path by combining courses from multiple fields to match your unique interests and career goals.
Conflict Transformation Studies
Major | Minor
Why Study Conflict Transformation at Goshen College?
As a conflict transformation studies major at Goshen College — a place known for its peace witness and global engagement — you’ll learn how to respond to conflict with insight, compassion and practical tools. This program prepares you to address injustice, navigate disagreement and promote peace in schools, organizations and global movements.
You’ll study with faculty who are experts in peacebuilding, mediation, and social change. Through hands-on learning like internships, community projects and global experiences, you’ll gain real-world experience that prepares you to become a confident, ethical changemaker.
Career Paths
With a degree in conflict transformation, you’ll be ready to lead in fields where dialogue, justice and healing matter most. Graduates pursue careers such as:
- Mediator
- Community Organizer
- Lawyer
- Restorative Justice Practitioner
- Nonprofit Leader
- Educator
- Diplomat or Policy Advocate
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
Apply what you learn through real-world experiences:
- Internships at organizations working for justice and reconciliation
- Campus initiatives promoting dialogue and community building
- Study-Service Term (SST) for immersive cross-cultural learning
- Independent research or peace-related student projects
Scholarships
Conflict Transformation majors are eligible for a variety of Goshen College scholarships.
Facilities and Resources
- Center for Community Engagement: connect with local partners and lead campus projects that build peace
- Summer Peacebuilding Institute: explore intensive peace studies in collaboration with practitioners from around the world
- Campus Initiatives: access funding and mentorship for student-led workshops, mediation efforts or justice campaigns